I’m able to balance my family and at the same time attend my school in order to achieve my education.
Hawa Riji
DEMSN Student
Nursing: Direct-Entry Master’s
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Created for career changers, the Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) program helps you gain clinical expertise and stand out in your medical community as a practice-ready, master’s-prepared RN.
Gain insight into the Direct-Entry MSN program.
The Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing program from the University of Jamestown facilitates a pivot from your current profession and points you toward nurse leadership. This accelerated path into the medical field does not require a healthcare background and is ideal if you have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree.
Through an accessible hybrid design, you will complete coursework online and participate in transformative healthcare clinicals in Fargo, ND. Additionally, our state-of-the-art learning center in Fargo provides hands-on simulations that will further enhance your ability to graduate highly trained with real-world nursing experience. Our dedicated, compassionate faculty guide you through rigorous curriculum to ensure you are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam upon graduation.
Upon completion of this DEMSN program, you will be prepared to:
- Apply current evidence and sound clinical judgement in the provision of compassionate, patient-centered care in any healthcare setting.
- Analyze the impact of social, political, economic and technological trends on patient health behaviors, nursing practices and the healthcare delivery system.
- Collaborate with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum states of health and wellness.
- Synthesize concepts from nursing practice and other disciplines to form the foundation of your professional nursing practice.
- Demonstrate leadership, accountability and cultural humility when managing care for diverse patients across the lifespan and continuum of care.
- Promote patient and staff safety by utilizing quality improvement processes within complex systems of healthcare.
- Utilize innovative technologies to enhance communication and access to equitable, holistic health services for individuals, families and populations.
Also available:
The University of Jamestown offers specialized degrees that can help you grow personally and professionally. Learn about our other nursing programs.
Why UJ for Nursing?
- Our small class sizes and clinical groups allow for more personalized support and discussion.
- We graduate nurses who are prepared to make a difference in our ever-changing healthcare system.
- We prioritize your success by providing outstanding faculty. Our clinical instructors also teach in the classroom for un-matched, hands-on experience.
State-Of-The-Art Facilities
UJ is proud of their state-of-the-art simulation lab, where nursing students gain real-life experience before entering the workforce.
Pass Rate
Fully Accredited
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We’re all about making your education accessible.
Tuition for the Direct-Entry MSN program is paid by the course, so you can manage costs as you advance.